Dyson Daniels showered the Rockets with some very high praise on the defensive end after the Hawks' loss on Tuesday night.

Simmons, who was initially listed as ‘available’ for the Brooklyn Nets’ clash with the Miami Heat and had recently battled a bout of illness, was a late scratch due to lower back soreness. In Atlanta, Dyson Daniels and the undermanned Hawks fell to the lowly Toronto Raptors.

NBA All-Star Game rosters just aren’t big enough. That’s the top takeaway after the league finalized its 24-man roster with the announcement of the All-Star reserves on Thursday night. There are so many deserving players who won’t get the chance to play in the All-Star Game, which is the ultimate show of just how deep the league is right now.

Where will the Heat send Jimmy Butler before the 2025 NBA trade deadline? Here are five trades Miami must consider making.

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As the trade deadline approaches, the Atlanta Hawks may want to make some moves to improve their team in the second half of the season.

Daniels continued his breakout season, recording his second double-double in the past four games. While his defensive contributions typically garner all the attention, he has quietly been able to develop his offensive game. He has scored double-digits in seven straight games, shooting an impressive 53.7 percent from the field during that time.

Here are some key facts, and how you can watch all the Week 15 action on ESPN in Australia and New Zealand. Fans can tune in to several Week 15 games LIVE across ESPN and ESPN 2, which are available via Foxtel, Kayo Sports, Fetch TV and SKY NZ, while you can also access these games via the ESPN App.

Hawks rookie Zaccharie Risacher, the first pick in last year’s NBA draft, will be one of 28 participants in the Rising Stars challenge during NBA All-Star weekend Feb. 14-16 in San Francisco.

Toumani Camara, Portland Trail Blazers (available in 77.7 of ESPN leagues): Camara can be up and down, but for the most part has played strong since the end of 2024. Since Dec. 30, he has averaged 2.4 combined steals and blocks and 1.6 3-pointers over 14 games. In his last outing, he dropped 24 points with nine boards and four assists.

The Heat suspended Jimmy Butler again on Monday, and multiple low-rostered players performed well against the Magic.

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Anthony Davis had 42 points and 23 rebounds, and the Los Angeles Lakers used a huge first quarter from the All-Star center to build a 23-point lead before beating the Charlotte Hornets 112-107 on Monday night for their fourth straight win.